Saving Bean and Pea Seeds: The Lazy Way
Saving bean and pea seeds is the laziest seed saving in the garden, and I mean that as a compliment. One dry afternoon in August gets you a hundred seeds for next year. Here’s exactly how to do it.
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How to Save Pepper Seeds from Your Best Plants
Saving pepper seeds is easier than you think, and August is exactly when to start. Let one fruit go fully red, scrape the seeds, dry them on a plate for a week, and store in labeled envelopes. Here’s how to do it right, including what to know about hybrids and cross-pollination.
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Let It Bolt: Free Seed from Lettuce and Cilantro
Your bolted lettuce and cilantro aren’t garden failures. They’re next year’s free seed. Here’s exactly how to collect and store it before it’s gone.
